[Slip and Glackens 57 are undated. The playback speed is
reasonably close to the firmly dated tracks from this performance (not all at
identical speeds themselves), and the aural perspective is similar; certainly
the singer is Eames.]

When the full horror of Scarpia's
proposition dawns on her, Tosca prays to the virgin.

I lived for art, I lived for love, and never did I harm a living being! With a discreet hand I aided whatever unfortunates I found. Always, with pure faith, my prayers rose to the holy tabernacles. Always, with pure faith, I gave flowers for the altars. In this hour of pain, why, why, o Lord, why dost Thou repay me thus? I gave jewels for the Madonna's mantle, and gave my singing to the stars, the heavens, which shone more brightly from it. In this hour of pain. why, why, o Lord, why dost Thou repay me thus?